Coco Gauff sacks coach Brad Gilbert days after failing to defend US Open title.
Coco Gauff has parted ways with her coach Brad Gilbert after a brief but successful partnership. The American took this decision after failing to defend her US Open title recently.
Gauff teamed up with Gilbert in July 2023, with him initially joining her team as a consultant before becoming her head coach. Together, they secured four titles, including her first Grand Slam and she also reached a career-high ranking of World No. 2.
The pair’s other victories came in Cincinnati, the Citi Open, and Auckland, alongside semifinal appearances at the Australian and French Opens this year.However, the American’s form began to decline around Wimbledon, where she failed to advance past the fourth round.
This was followed by underwhelming performances in both Canada and Cincinnati before she was knocked out in the fourth round by fellow American Emma Navarro at Flushing Meadows. She has also yet to win a title this season.
On September 17, Brad Gilbert announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he was no longer working with Coco Gauff. He wished her all the best and expressed his enthusiasm for the next phase of his career.
“Thanks to @CocoGauff and the entire team for an absolutely amazing summer run in 2023 and for 14 months of incredible team effort. Coco, at just 20 years young, your future is incredibly bright, and I wish you nothing but continued success ahead. I’m excited for the next chapter in my Coaching career,” he wrote.
